Sr. IT Asset Optimization Administrator

Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.
 

Job Overview:

The Sr. IT Software Asset Optimization Admin is responsible for the daily and long-term strategic management of software and technology-related hardware within the organization. This includes planning, monitoring, and recording software license and/or hardware assets to drive asset optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Support and promote LPL’s IT Asset Management Maturity
• Proactively manage software assets through requisition, deployment, maintenance, and retirement.
• Facilitate the business’ needs for ongoing technical support and upgrade protection on selected products by ensuring that maintenance, support, and upgrade protection renewals are managed and validated in advance of notice of termination and/or expiration
• Account for the IT assets throughout the enterprise, utilizing people, processes, and tools to manage all assets within the organization and affiliated companies.
• Identify savings opportunities for software licensing and renewals. Follow through with vendors and LPL stakeholders to obtain identified savings.
• Report to senior management ITAM/life cycles and resolve conflicts.
• Collect information for budgeting, software compliance & inventory, contract summaries, and cost comparisons.
• Track entire life-cycle management for each asset to maintain warranty information, refresh date, and end-of-life data information.
• Work directly with the administrator(s) to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Conduct annual inventory audit and develop processes and procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Respond to requests from end users, managers, developers, and team members for specific IT Software Asset Management data information.
• Other duties as assigned.

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or business administration or 5 years of equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience with ServiceNow SAM Pro or an equivalent license management tool
• Prior experience with data analysis and Excel to establish effective license positions
• 3+ years of experience in IT Asset Management Program Best Practice, IT Software management process within ServiceNow, and IT Audit best practices
• 3+ years of knowledge of the following technologies and software licensing associated with specific experience with vendors in domains including but not limited to: cloud, compute, collaboration, database, data protection, networking operating systems, storage, and virtualization.

Core Competencies:

• Build Trust: Honor commitments and demonstrate knowledge and experience in the complexities of proactive software licensing. Building relationships up/down and horizontally across the organization.
• Implementation/Execution: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; resourceful and capable of working in the abstract, ability to manage conflicting priorities and deliver results on time.
• Innovation: comfortable working through ambiguous initiatives with confidence to introduce new ideas and process improvement opportunities
• Problem-Solving: Effective facilitator and leader with the ability to encourage others collaboratively to resolve challenges
• Communication: Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills with experience communicating complex, technical concepts to all levels.

Preferences:

• IAITAM Certifications: Certified IT Asset Manager (CITAM), or one or more of the following: Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM), Certified Hardware Asset Management Professional (CHAMP), Certified Mobile Asset Manager (CMAM), Certified IT Asset Disposition (CITAD), and Certified Asset Management Security Expert (CAMSE).
• One or more security certifications such as Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Systems Manager (CISM) or Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) a plus.

• Experience in scoping, planning and managing complex and concurrent activities supported by a strong understanding of IT project management; demonstrated ability to manage scope, timeline, conflicting priorities and budget.
• Experience with business requirements gathering and analysis.
• Strong foundation of experience with complex software license contract terms and conditions, agreements, product use rights, and license metrics.

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Why LPL? 

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum.  During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card.  Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.